Google’s Pixel 10A is a great deal at 15 percent off
The Pixel 10A in its lavender color scheme. It’s also available at a discount in berry, fog, and obsidian colors. | Image: The Verge This week, all of Google’s Pixel 11 phones launched, including the $899 Pixel 11, the $1,099 Pixel 11 Pro (with the same processor and starting 12GB RAM as the standard model, but with better cameras), and the $1,899 Pixel 11 Pro Fold. They’re good phones, but if you don’t mind missing out on their new, exclusive camera and AI features, you can get a great Google-made phone that’s hundreds less. Google’s Pixel 10A has been sitting at an attractive $424 (originally $499) at Amazon, Best Buy, and at the Google Store since early August, and we’re just highlighting it again here today in case you’re shopping for a phone. Google Pixel 10A Google’s new Pixel 10A introduces faster wired charging, Satellite SOS, and new AI tools like Camera Coach and Auto Best Take....
The Pixel 10A in its lavender color scheme. It’s also available at a discount in berry, fog, and obsidian colors. | Image: The Verge This week, all of Google’s Pixel 11 phones launched, including the $899 Pixel 11, the $1,099 Pixel 11 Pro (with the same processor and starting 12GB RAM as the standard model, but with better cameras), and the $1,899 Pixel 11 Pro Fold. They’re good phones, but if you don’t mind missing out on their new, exclusive camera and AI features, you can get a great Google-made phone that’s hundreds less. Google’s Pixel 10A has been sitting at an attractive $424 (originally $499) at Amazon, Best Buy, and at the Google Store since early August, and we’re just highlighting it again here today in case you’re shopping for a phone.
Google Pixel 10A
Google’s new Pixel 10A introduces faster wired charging, Satellite SOS, and new AI tools like Camera Coach and Auto Best Take. Otherwise, it’s basically the Pixel 9A, with the same Tensor G4 chip and a dual-camera system. Read our hands-on impressions.
Where to Buy:
$499 $424 at Amazon (128GB)
$499 $424 at Google (128GB)
$499 $424 at Best Buy (128GB)
An IP68 rating, 90Hz refresh rate screen, wireless charging, and great design aren’t something you have to pay close to $1,000 to get. Similar to Apple’s iPhone 17E (but with slightly older parts by direct comparison), the Pixel 10A offers many of the same hardware and software features as previous Pixels. Its camera specs and Tensor G4 processor — debuted within the Pixel 9 series — are the biggest differences between the 10A and pricier versions. Our criticism of the 10A focused on how little Google changed compared to the 9A, yet it’s still a good phone if you haven’t upgraded in a while. Read our review. window.HYPE_DESK_CONFIG = { productImageUrl: “https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/Hoto-Pixeldrive-Cordless-Screwdriver-Main-New.webp”, productImageAlt: “HOTO PixelDrive Cordless Screwdriver”, productTitle: “HOTO PixelDrive Cordless Screwdriver”, shortDescription: “A smarter screwdriver for people who care about the details.”, longDescription: “A cordless screwdriver that actually tells you what it is doing. The PixelDrive has a built-in LED display showing real-time torque, speed, and battery level so you are never guessing mid-job. Two speed modes handle everything from delicate electronics to faster general a**embly, and six torque settings mean you can dial in exactly the right amount of force without stripping anything. The 2000 mAh battery charges via USB-C and holds up through extended use. Compact, precise, and genuinely thoughtful to use.”, purchaseUrl: “https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKBJL68H?&linkCode=ll2&tag=theverge02-20&linkId=edec9a50f0f521f10489847b8cb5706e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl”, purchaseLinkText: “Buy At Amazon” };
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I understand if you don’t want to shell out for SteelSeries’ new Arctis Nova Pro Omni gaming headset since it costs $399.99 and isn’t all that different from its predecessor, 2022’s Nova Pro Wireless. Aside from the Omni’s minor improvements to sound and noise cancellation, you aren’t missing out if you get the last-gen model. The Xbox version of the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is a great deal for $249.99 at Amazon, which is about as cheap as it gets these days. It’ll work with PlayStation, Switch, Switch 2, and PC, too. Read our review.
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